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Phones
Nokia

Nokia Lumia 505

Smartphone

Display diagonal
3.70 in
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1*
Battery capacity
1,300 mAh

Display

Display diagonal
3.70 in
Display pixel density
252 ppi*
Resolution
480 x 800
Panel
AMOLED
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Horizontal pixels
480 px
Vertical pixels
800 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    3.70 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    480 px*
    Vertical pixels
    800 px*
    Technology
    AMOLED, 65K colors*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1*
Processor
800 MHz Cortex-A5*
Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
4 GB, 256 MB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 256 MB RAM / 4 GB storage*
    Memory
    256 MB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*

Memory options

  • 256 MB
    Capacity
    262.144 MB
  • 256 MB*
    Capacity
    256 MB*
  • 0.25 GB*
    Capacity
    0.25 GB*

Storage options

  • 4 GB internal flash
    Capacity
    4 GB
    Variant / details
    internal flash
  • 7 GB free in SkyDrive
    Capacity
    7 GB
    Variant / details
    free in SkyDrive
  • 4 GB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*

Cameras

  • Rear wide
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    2.80 f-number
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    8 MP
    Role
    wide

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
1,300 mAh

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Windows Phone 7
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Reported value 3: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Bluetooth
2.1
NFC
No*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*
  • proximity*

Connectivity & features

  • USB 2.0

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
118.1 x 61.2 x 11.3 mm, 76 cc (4.65 x 2.41 x 0.44 in)*
Height
118.10 mm
Width
61.20 mm
Thickness
11.30 mm
Weight
131 g

Colors

  • Black*
  • Pink*
  • Red*
  • White*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 29 fields
Body Weight
131 g (4.62 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    131*
    unit
    g*
    original
    131 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Micro-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
3.7 inches, 39.0 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.7*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.7 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    39*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    39.0 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    480*
    y
    800*
    unit
    px*
    original
    480 x 800*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
800 MHz Cortex-A5*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    800*
    unit
    MHz*
    original
    800 MHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
Adreno 200*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Nokia Lumia 505*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
4GB 256MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 3*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    256*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    256MB*
    span
    • 4*
    • 9*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
8 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
480p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
2.1, EDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS NFC
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
Stereo FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable (BP-3L)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,300*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1300 mAh*
    span
    • 7*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Black, White, Red, Pink*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 140 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 850 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.384*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    0.384 Mbps*
    span
    • 9*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
118.1 x 61.2 x 11.3 mm, 76 cc (4.65 x 2.41 x 0.44 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.3*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    11.3 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.44*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.44 in*
    span
    • 45*
    • 52*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
Lumia 505*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 41 fields
body weight
131 g (4.62 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    131*
    unit
    g*
    original
    131 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Micro-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 65K colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
3.7 inches, 39.0 cm (~53.9% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.7*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.7 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    39*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    39.0 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    480*
    y
    800*
    unit
    px*
    original
    480 x 800*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Lumia 505*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
2.1, EDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
Stereo FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black, White, Red, Pink*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.384*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    0.384 Mbps*
    span
    • 9*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
800 MHz Cortex-A5*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    800*
    unit
    MHz*
    original
    800 MHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Adreno 200*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
4 GB, 256 MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    256*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    256 MB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 12*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
8 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
480p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 140 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Up to 85.6 kbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display protection
Corning Gorilla Glass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Up to 236.8 kbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2012, December*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.89 W/kg (head)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.89*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.89 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
0.91 W/kg (head)     0.79 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.91*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.91 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.79*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.79 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery (BP-3L)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,300*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1300 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery music play
Up to 36 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2013, January*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 7 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 15 min (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery stand.by
Up to 670 h (2G) / Up to 600 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
118.1 x 61.2 x 11.3 mm, 76 cc (4.65 x 2.41 x 0.44 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.3*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    11.3 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.44*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.44 in*
    span
    • 45*
    • 52*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 4 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
131* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
AMOLED, 65K colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
480*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
800*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
3.7* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
53.9* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
0.25* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
8* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
2.1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,300* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
180.6*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
Nokia Lumia 505*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2012.0*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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Height (mm)
118.1* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
61.2* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
11.3* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 5 · 44 fields
Battery · Music play
Up to 36 h*
Battery · Stand-by
Up to 670 h (2G) / Up to 600 h (3G)*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 7 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 15 min (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable (BP-3L)*
Body · Dimensions
118.1 x 61.2 x 11.3 mm, 76 cc (4.65 x 2.41 x 0.44 in)*
Body · SIM
Micro-SIM*
Body · Weight
131 g (4.62 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
2.1, EDR*
Comms · NFC
No*
Comms · Positioning
GPS*
Comms · Radio
Stereo FM radio*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Display · Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass*
Display · Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)*
Display · Size
3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~53.9% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
AMOLED, 65K colors*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity*
Launch · Announced
2012, December. Released 2013, January*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Single
8 MP*
Main Camera · Video
480p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
No*
Memory · Internal
4GB 256MB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Black, White, Red, Pink*
Historical price
About 140 EUR*
Misc · SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.89 W/kg (head)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900*
Network · Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Platform · Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1*
Platform · CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5*
Platform · GPU
Adreno 200*
Platform · OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8*
Selfie camera · Features
No*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Black
Black*
White
White*
Red
Red*
Pink
Pink*
Display
Display
Diagonal
3.7* in
Horizontal pixels
480* px
Vertical pixels
800* px
Technology
AMOLED, 65K colors*
Memory options
256 MB
Capacity
256.0* MB
4 GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
256 MB RAM / 4 GB
Memory
256.0* MB
Capacity
4.0* GB
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
proximity
proximity*

* Provisional data